Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Overcoming Trauma Feat. Odette (TW: Domestic Violence)
Overcoming Trauma Feat. Odette (TW: Domestic Violence)
Overcoming Trauma Feat. Odette (TW: Domestic Violence)
Sunday 8th March 2026
Odette shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma, domestic violence, and BPD in this heartfelt episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline.
50 minutes
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Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
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Episode Overview
- Odette shares her journey through childhood trauma and its impact on her adult life.
- Discusses the challenges of living with Borderline Personality Disorder.
- Highlights the importance of breaking generational cycles for her son's future.
- Explores the role of pets and faith in providing emotional support.
- Addresses the difficulties in accessing effective mental health care.
"Your story includes so much chaos...you have to be so resilient to get through that."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this heart-wrenching episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline, Odette shares her tumultuous journey through childhood trauma, domestic violence, and the challenges of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Raised amidst chaos, with an alcoholic father and a mother trying to reclaim her life, Odette's story is one of resilience and determination to break the cycle of trauma for her own son.
Listeners are taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as Odette recounts her upbringing surrounded by violence, her struggle with self-harm, and the misdiagnoses that plagued her youth. Her story takes a pivotal turn when she becomes a counsellor and mother, finding strength in her love for her son and the desire to give him a life free from the shadows of her past.
The episode highlights the importance of support systems, both human and furry, as Odette credits her beloved pets for providing unconditional love and comfort. She candidly discusses her relationship with faith, which has become a new source of solace in her life. Odette's narrative is a testament to the strength required to overcome adversity and the ongoing battle to find peace amidst the chaos. Her story is a reminder that healing is a journey, not a destination.
So, what does it take to rewrite one's story in the face of overwhelming odds? Dive into this episode to find out.